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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. In this vision, which dragon does Merlin see winning?

2. Which priest is asked if the story of Merlin's lineage is possible?

3. What is the state of the cave when Merlin finally returns?

4. Where was Gorlois attacked?

5. Who does NOT go to Tintagel in disguise?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Merlin reveal to the dying Cadal?

2. Why does Merlin go to see the Lady Ygraine?

3. What happens to Ambrosius?

4. Who sits and waits out the storm?

5. What do people do for Merlin, as he is now considered to be a hero and great man?

6. Why do King Vortigern and his men want to kill Merlin?

7. What happened when Ambrosius died?

8. What does Cadal say about Merlin's vision?

9. What does Merlin realize about the falling walls?

10. Why was Killare thought of as a holy place?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The idea of the ringdove seems to help Merlin throughout his life. Thankfully, he is taught this lesson in how to avoid trouble early on.

Part 1 - Who is the character that teaches Merlin about being like a ringdove? What is the lesson? Why does he teach this to him?

Part 2 - How does Merlin apply this lesson in his life? Give at least two specific examples.

Part 3 - Are there any times when Merlin should not have followed the lesson of the ringdove?

Essay Topic 2

Throughout history, Merlin has been regarded as a magical figure. But during this novel, it seems he is far more complicated than his mythology seems to indicate.

Part 1 - Give three examples of ways in which Merlin is a mystical character. How do you define mystical?

Part 2 - Is Merlin magical? Why or why not?

Part 3 - Does Merlin's reputation come in handy? When? Does Merlin use it to his advantage? When? Is this the right thing for him to do?

Essay Topic 3

Like so many other novels, the pursuit of power seems to be the downfall of many characters.

Part 1 - Name 3 characters who are pursuing power in this story.

Part 2 - How does each character pursue their own definitions of power?

Part 3 - What is the end result for each of these characters? What does this say about each character?

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